Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - June 26, 2015

Due to the July 4 Holiday, SBFF will be on hiatus next week and will return July 10.  EESI wishes you a happy and safe 4th!  

 

House Appropriators Seek Deep Cuts to Environmental, Farm and Renewable Energy Programs

Though perhaps less captivating than the political scene portrayed on shows like House of Cards, appropriations for FY2016 is in full swing on Capitol Hill. In the House, several key appropriations bills have passed the House, including Commerce, Justice, Science; Defense; Energy and Water Development and Transportation, Housing Urban Development.  In an unusual turn, the Agriculture appropriations bill – usually one of the first bills to pass out of subcommittee -- is still awaiting markup by the lower chamber. In the Senate, most bills have passed out of subcommittee and are awaiting approval from by the full committee.  With Congress in recess until after the July 4 holiday, no further action will be taken until July – with appropriators hoping to have a full budget finished by the August recess.

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Headlines:

1. Scientists Find GHGs from Tar Sands 20% Greater Than Conventional Crude

2. Senator Klobuchar (D-MN) Addresses DOE Bioeconomy Conference

3. Oregon Deal to Replace Low Carbon Fuel Standard With Gas Tax Hike Halted

4. Oil Industry Distancing Itself From Effort to Defund RFS Through Appropriations

5. DOE Awards $55M to Biomass, Combined Heat and Power R&D

 

Event: 

2015 Congressional Renewable Energy / Energy Efficiency EXPO - Free  

Thursday, July 9, 2015
9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
 

Washington, D.C.
Cannon House Office Building
Exhibitions in Caucus Room 345
Forum in Cannon Room 334
 

FREE BEN & JERRY'S ICE CREAM in Caucus Room 2:00 - 4:30  

Attendance at the EXPO + Forum is free, open to the public, and no RSVPs are required so all are welcome!

This year's EXPO expects to bring together nearly 50 organizations showcasing a cross-section of renewable energy (biofuels/biomass, geothermal, solar, water, wind) and energy efficiency technologies.

The Forum will feature Members of the U.S. Congress and administration officials in the morning. Throughout the day speakers will discuss - in person and via live webcast - the role sustainable energy technologies can play in meeting America's energy needs.

 

To Contact the Editor: Jessie Stolark at [email protected]

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